Learning addition is a critical skill in a child’s education, and as a teacher or parent, you must strive to provide creative ways to promote their engagement and interest in mathematics. One of the most effective strategies to teach students to complete the addition sentence up to two digits is through various fun and educational activities.

Here are some activities to help students learn how to complete addition sentences:

1. Addition Bingo

Playing addition bingo is a classic and fun way to help children practice their addition skills. You can make your own bingo card with 20-25 blank squares or find a printable bingo card for free on the internet. In each square, write an addition problem that involves up to two digits. Then, give your students cut out paper pieces with numbers from 0-9. Your students will then place the paper pieces on the squares that have the answer to the problem on their card. The first child to cover all the answers in a row and shout “bingo” is the winner.

2. Addition Clue Words

Introduce addition clue words like “and,” “plus,” “more than,” and “sum.” Provide a worksheet with various sentences that include these words such as “Lisa has ten apples, and her brother gives her six more. How many apples does Lisa have now?” Ask the students to underline the clue word and write an addition sentence that reflects the problem.

3. Adding it Up

This activity requires some creativity but promotes interactive learning through movement. Prepare large pieces of paper with random numbers from 0-20 and place them around the classroom. Invite your students to move around and collect the numbers they want to add. Once they gather two or three pieces of paper, ask them to add the numbers using mental math or a calculator.

4. Scavenger Hunt

This activity is similar to Adding it Up but involves some planning and preparation. Create a scavenger hunt that requires finding objects like books, toys or any household items. Place a piece of paper with a problem that involves adding up to two digits next to each object. Your students need to solve the problem and proceed to the next object until they find all the items and solve all the problems.

5. Math Riddles

Math riddles provide an engaging and fun way to learn addition facts. Provide a worksheet or give students a list of math riddles, and ask them to solve the problem to reveal the answer to the riddle. The more riddles they solve, the more confident they will become in their addition skills.

Conclusion

Teaching students to complete an addition sentence up to two digits can be challenging but with the right activities, you will discover that learning can be fun and exciting. By using a variety of strategies in your classroom, children are more likely to retain the skills they learn and enjoy the learning experience. So, do not be afraid to try out different and creative ways to bring out the best in your students.